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Ruturaj Gaikwad Makes History, Surpasses KL Rahul To Claim Sensational T20 Record

Rinku Singh blazed away to a 29-ball 46 while Jitesh Sharma smashed 35 in 19 balls before Australia pulled things back to stop India at 174 for nine in the fourth T20 International in Raipur on Friday. Cruising at 167 for four in 18.3 overs, India lost five wickets for only seven runs in the last two overs, thanks to Ben Dwarshuis (3/40) and Jason Behrendorff (2/32) after Australia opted to bowl first. Aaron Hardie started the match with a maiden over before Yashasvi Jaiswal (37 off 28 balls) got off the mark with a lovely cover drive Jason Behrendorff. The 21-year-old Jaiswal launched into Ben Dwarshuis in the third over, hitting the left-arm seamer for three boundaries to set the tone for the hosts.

"It's Time For Him To...": AB De Villiers On Virat Kohli Opting Out Of SA ODIs And T20Is

India squad for the upcoming all-format tour of South Africa was announced on Thursday and it came as a shocker for many. Regular skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli will be missing out from the ODIs and T20Is while Yuzvendra Chahal and Sanju Samson finally earned their call-ups. Rohit and Kohli's absence from the white-ball series against the Proteas has created a stir among the fans about the future of the two players. Kohli had an exceptional outing in the recently concluded ODI World Cup and former South Africa batter AB de Villiers backed his decision of resting from ODIs and T20Is.

KS Bharat To Captain India A In Four-Day Matches Against South Africa A

Andhra wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat will lead India A in the two four-day matches against South Africa A which will coincide with the senior team's tour to the country later this month. The BCCI on Thursday announced two separate squads for the two matches with Bharat, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Dhruv Jurel, Manav Suthar and Vidhwath Kaverappa included in both the four-day games.

"Could Never Be Virat Kohli...": Ravichandran Ashwin On Cricket Journey, 'Not Being Naturally Athletic'

Ravichandran Ashwin is often referred to as a thinking cricketer. The way he bowls reflects so. Ashwin is currently one of the highest wicket-takers in world cricket among active players. he has 489 wickets in 94 Tests, 156 wickets in 116 ODIs and 72 scalps in 65 T20Is. Ashwin was also part of the Indian cricket team for the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. He is currently enjoying a break from cricket ahead of India's Tour of South Africa, where he will be expected to cross the 500-wickets mark.

"There Was Obviously No...": Mitchell Marsh Finally Speaks Up On 'Legs On World Cup Trophy' Controversy

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh had become a topic of major controversy for putting with his feet on the World Cup trophy during his side's post-match celebrations. Australia won a record-extending sixth World Cup title last month after beating hosts India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In a viral picture, Marsh was captured putting his his feet on the World Cup trophy as the team celebrated their victory. He was on the receiving end of some harsh criticism, with many even suggesting that Marsh had the trophy and the game by doing the same.

On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup Selection Debate, Andre Russell's 'Madness' Verdict

There has been quite a debate surrounding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's future in T20I cricket but West Indies star Andre Russell believes that there can be no questions when it comes to the duo's inclusion in the T20 World Cup 2024 squad. The two veteran Indian cricket team stars have not played the shortest format of the sport for quite some time and with the World Cup less than a year away, some fans and experts were of the opinion that the team management can look at a younger side. In a recent interaction, Russell was asked about the rumours and he said that Rohit and Virat should be part of the tournament because of their immense experience and they will be perfect to guide the youngsters in that situation.

Why Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma Will Not Play ODIs, T20Is vs South Africa? BCCI Says...

The Indian cricket squads for the South Africa Tour have been announced. The BCCI men's Selection Committee met in New Delhi on Thursday to pick Team India's squad for the upcoming all-format tour of South Africa. The Indian team will participate in three T20Is, three ODIs and two Test matches. During the tour, India A will also play two four-day matches against South Africa A and one inter-squad three-day match. Two stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are not part of the Indian ODI and T20I squads for the South Africa Tour. The BCCI has revealed why the duo is not part of the squads.

'Why Does He Need To Be Convinced If...': Ex-India Star On Rohit Sharma T20I's Captaincy Future

Amid uncertainty over the future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in T20Is, former India batter Aakash Chopra has made an interesting claim. Rohit and Virat have not played a single T20I since the conclusion of the T20 World Cup last year. And after India lost to Australia in the ODI World Cup final on November 19, reports have emerged that Rohit's future in the shortest format remains an uncertainty. However, Chopra feels that Rohit has "never expressed" his will to not be available in T20Is.

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Ruturaj Gaikwad Makes History, Surpasses KL Rahul To Claim Sensational T20 Record

"It's Time For Him To...": AB De Villiers On Virat Kohli Opting Out Of SA ODIs And T20Is

KS Bharat To Captain India A In Four-Day Matches Against South Africa A

"Could Never Be Virat Kohli...": Ravichandran Ashwin On Cricket Journey, 'Not Being Naturally Athletic'

"There Was Obviously No...": Mitchell Marsh Finally Speaks Up On 'Legs On World Cup Trophy' Controversy

On Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup Selection Debate, Andre Russell's 'Madness' Verdict

Why Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma Will Not Play ODIs, T20Is vs South Africa? BCCI Says...

'Why Does He Need To Be Convinced If...': Ex-India Star On Rohit Sharma T20I's Captaincy Future